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Flying High On A World War II Adventure

October 1, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Women pilots played an important part in World War II and a new children’s book brings this to life in a gripping and entertaining way. Comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence has written Billie […]

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Sailing Into History

September 15, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Imagine the mixture of fear and excitement being in the midst of the American Civil War. That’s exactly what seaman Joannes Wyllie from the Scottish Borders endured and now he has gone down in history […]

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On Foot In The African Bush

May 19, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Swapping yarns around a campfire in the middle of the African bush is what dreams are made of. The sounds and smells of the animals mixed with the excitement of what lies ahead is why […]

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A Biologist Abroad

May 17, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

This fascinating book by Rory Putman takes you on his adventures as a professional biologist on working trips across the world. Head off to Iceland, East Africa, Nigeria and Indonesia with Rory as he introduces […]

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From A Wonky Path To An Open Road

November 21, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

‘From A Wonky Path To An Open Road’ is an eye catching title for a book and the read itself is just as fascinating. Author Janey de Nordwall takes the reader on a six week […]

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The Ring Ouzel – A View From The North Yorks Moors

October 3, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Ring Ouzels are Britain’s only summer visiting thrush and a fascinating sight to be seen. Birdwatchers Vic Fairbrother and Ken Hutchinson have spent over 25 years studying this wonderful bird which is the mountain equivalent […]

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Easy Indian Cookbook by Manju Malhi

June 1, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

During lockdown everyone has found a different way to stay sane and keep busy. If you’re a writer like me there really has been no excuse to not get on with it. Except I’ve found […]

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Ready To Read About Some Real Adventures

May 23, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Travel books are a great way to take yourself off far away and there are some fabulous ones waiting to be published once lockdown is lifted. From setting off into the unknown, to testing every […]

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The Restaurant – A History of Eating Out

May 9, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Lockdown is a time for dreaming, dreaming of things past and dreaming of things to come. The world of restaurant dining seems somewhat incongruous to us at the moment in the middle of a global […]